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flag Belize introduces new tobacco and e-cigarette laws to protect youth, following high usage rates among teens.

flag Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has introduced a new Tobacco Control Bill targeting tobacco and e-cigarette use, especially among youth. flag The bill, aligned with WHO standards, proposes banning sales to minors, requiring plain packaging with large health warnings, and restricting youth access. flag With 15% of adolescents aged 13–15 using tobacco and 12% using e-cigarettes, the legislation aims to curb rising rates. flag The bill will now move to committee for public consultations.

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